US Bridges

Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Riley County, Kansas · W of Wreath AVE/K-113 · Structure no. 417750813828016

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,780
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,780 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKimball Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationW of Wreath AVE/K-113
RouteCity Street 3828
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20359, -96.61757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,780 (2019)
Projected traffic11,780 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.